After a year off due to the pandemic, the Saint Mary’s University men’s hockey team’s Teddy Bear Toss is back! This year’s event will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, during the Cardinals’ 7 p.m. home game against St. Olaf at the Saint Mary’s Ice Arena.
Fans attending are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal — preferably new, but those in good used condition will also be accepted and appreciated. Teddy bears will also be available at the arena for a donation of $1.
Additionally, boxes will be located in the rink and in Saint Mary’s Hall for the Saint Mary’s community to place new and gently-used stuffed animals to be used in the toss. These donations are due by Friday, Dec. 3 at noon.
After the first Saint Mary’s goal, fans will have an opportunity to throw their teddy bears and/or stuffed animals onto the ice. They will then be collected and distributed to children in the Winona area through the Toys for Kids program.
